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News Releases

Releases that pertain to the Molokai and Hawaiian communities.

Changes Coming to The Molokai Dispatch

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

In the past six years as owner of The Molokai Dispatch, I’ve strived to create a kind of “Goldilocks” of newspapers – not too big, not too small, but just right for our community. However, that challenge – and our desire to provide quality news to our readers – has always been in balance with the need for financial sustainability.

While we are not a non-profit, we operate much like one. Community service is at the heart of our purpose. Because of this, we are making some changes that will help us financially to continue offering you the weekly paper many of you expect and enjoy.

It is a Business

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Give the Gift of Health

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

For the month of December the Molokai Humane Society (MoHS) will offer cat spays and neuters at an even lower discounted price.

The first 25 cat spays and neuters scheduled for the month of December will be free thanks to a contribution from a generous donor. All other cat spays and neuters for the month will be offered for $10 each, regularly $20. Limit of two free spays and neuters per person, no limit on $10 rate.

Surgeries are performed on Mondays and Thursdays and require appointments. Call 558-0000 today to schedule your appointment. 

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Lions Roar

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

MOLOKAI LIONS CLUB NEWS RELEASE

The annual Molokai Lions Club Halloween Contest was a howling success thanks to the dedicated effort of Chairperson Lion Jeanne Marie Lindquist. On Halloween, Oct. 31, nearly 200 children and adults arrived at the Molokai Public Library lawn to register and be judged for their costume. So many original costumes, such a display of originality! Every year the job of judging becomes more daunting. Many thanks to the Molokai Leo Club and their advisor Julia DeGeorge for their help in making this year such a success.

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Celebrate the Holidays with the Arts

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

MOLOKAI ARTS CENTER, INC. NEWS RELEASE

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Two Firefighters Transfer to Molokai

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Two Firefighters Transfer to Molokai

MAUI COUNTY NEWS RELEASE

The Maui Fire Department announced a series of promotions last week, including fire fighters Kevin McAfee and Roderick Quintana, who will both be transferred to Molokai. McAfee rises to the rank of Captain after having been with the department for nearly 18 years. He is currently stationed with Rescue 10 out of Kahului and will transfer to Ho`olehua after his promotion.

Roderick Quintana is a nine year veteran with MFD and is being promoted to Fire Fighter III. He has held assignments in Ho’olehua, Napili and Kihei and will be headed back to Ho’olehua after his promotion.

The promotions are effective Nov. 16.  

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Bio-Logical Capital names Dr. Keiki-Pua Dancil as Vice President, Hawaii

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Bio-Logical Capital names Dr. Keiki-Pua Dancil as Vice President, Hawaii

BIO-LOGICAL CAPITAL NEWS RELEASE

Bio-Logical Capital, a land investment, development, and conservation company, formally welcomes Keiki-Pua Dancil, Ph.D. as its vice president of Hawaii operations. In her role as vice president, Hawaii, she oversees Bio-Logical Capital’s activities and investments in the islands.

Bio-Logical partnered with developer Pattern Energy earlier this year to form Molokai Renewables, LLC and pursue a wind turbine project on Molokai and undersea transmission cable to Oahu.

Dancil most recently was the president and CEO of the Hawaii Science and Technology Institute and the Hawaii Science and Technology Council, with which she was involved in developing strategic partnerships between state and federal agencies, private and public schools, and the business community on issues including workforce development and economic revitalization in science and technology. Previously, Dancil was the executive vice president of a diversified medical technology company involved in the manufacturing of raw materials for various pharmaceutical applications.

At Bio-Logical, she most recently served as vice president of Hawaii Business and Development and Strategy.

She received her doctorate in chemistry from the University of California, San Diego and her master’s degree in business administration from Harvard University. Currently Dancil is on the board of PBS Hawaii and Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation.

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Call to Support Local Artists and Musicians

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

MOLOKAI ARTS CENTER NEWS RELEASE

On Saturday, Dec. 3, Molokai Arts Center (MAC) will sponsor a Gift Fair and Brunch. We are asking Molokai artists to set up sales tables and booths to sell locally made art and crafts at the Saturday market in Kaunakakai. In addition, we are asking our community to support our island economy by purchasing your holiday gifts directly from local artists and musicians. MAC will serve brunch for 200 holiday shoppers from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. We will also sponsor a gift wrap table so that shoppers can have their gifts wrapped and packed for immediate shipping.

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Farm Bill Programs Available

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

The Natural Resources Conservation Service, a division of the United States Department of Agriculture, is offering technical and financial assistance to farmers and ranchers to develop, install and implement authorized conservation practices. To receive assistance, the farmer or rancher must be in control of the land where practices will be applied, have an agricultural income of at least $1,000 per year and be willing to implement conservation practices of the duration of the contract and maintain such practices.

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Legislators to Talk Wind with Local Residents

Monday, October 24th, 2011

Members of the Hawaii Legislature and guests will be visiting Molokai on Wednesday, Nov. 2 to hear from island residents about a wind farm proposed for Molokai.

Sens. Mike Gabbard and Kalani English, Rep. Denny Coffman and Susan Kodani, district director for Congresswoman Mazie Hirono, will spend the day visiting various parts of the island. 

Gabbard, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment said, "I want to make it clear that we are coming because we truly want to listen to residents' thoughts, feelings and concerns about a proposed wind farm on Molokai.  We think that it’s important to hear directly from the people of Molokai, not in a formal town hall-type setting, but more in an informal, conversational setting."

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Molokai Department of Taxation Office Temporarily Closed

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

The State of Hawaii Department of Taxation Molokai Office will be closed for three weeks beginning Oct. 17. Taxpayers may leave their tax returns in the drop box located at the Molokai Office in order to timely file their returns. The Maui District Tax Office will be providing telephone assistance during this temporary closure at 1-800-485-6071.

"We appreciate Molokai residents' patience and understanding during the temporary closure," stated Director of Taxation Fred Pablo.  "Our hard-working Maui District Office staff will extend a helping hand to our Molokai residents until we're able to re-open the office."

The Department's Molokai Office is located in the Molokai Multi-Service Center, 35 Ala Malama Street, Room 101, in Kaunakakai.

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